Belmont Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Optional Claiming
RHYTHM RIOT (1) found one marginally better last start over 1207m at Delaware Park (Dirt) after being prominent throughout. Meeting a deeper field this time but he deserves plenty of thought. CYBERTAPPING (3) faced the starter for the first time and finished fourth last start at Saratoga (Dirt) over 1308m, beaten 11 lengths. Likely improver and worth following up. THE GABE DIGGER (6) was prominent at the corner and finished third last time over 1106m at Colonial Downs (Dirt), beaten 10 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects. TUTTO A POSTO (2) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then was beaten 11 lengths when fifth over 1308m at Saratoga seven weeks ago. Nicely placed to feature in the finish.
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 3rd of 8 at Monmouth Park on August 9 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Johnny Hockey with 54.5kg at $7.10. Last start 2nd in a small field at Delaware Park on September 9 over 1207m, nose behind Indian Pharoah carrying 54.5kg at $5. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 09/09/2026 | 31 | MDN 2 | $62,500.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 54.5kg | 1:12.42 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $59,700.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Rojas | 54.5kg | 1:12.38 | 8-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $7.10 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Saratoga on July 19 over 1106m, 6 len behind Braums Run with 56kg at $15.39. Second-up 5th of 10 at Saratoga on August 27 over 1308m, 11 len behind Covered Option carrying 56kg at $15.11. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 27/08/2026 | 39 | MDN 2 | $128,388.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:16.96 | 10-7-5 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $15.11 |
| 5/10 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $130,624.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | 1:05.94 | 10-6-5 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $15.39 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, 4th of 10 at Saratoga on August 27 over 1308m, 11 len behind Covered Option carrying 56kg at $7.77. Will come on following that run and can measure up this time.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 27/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $128,388.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:16.96 | 9-8-4 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $7.77 |
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Greatest Honour out of Well Spun. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 56kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 9th of 11 at Saratoga Turf on August 16 over 1710m, 14 len behind Let Em Know carrying 56kg at $10.79. Second-up 9th of 12 at Belmont Park Turf on October 3 over 1710m, 13 len behind Permanent Record with 56kg at $100.37. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 03/10/2026 | 48 | MDN 2 | $143,678.00 | Belmont Park | 1710m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 56kg | 1:41.64 | 1-6-9 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $100.37 |
| 9/11 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:44.55 | 6-9-9 | 5 |
| 14.4L | $10.79 |
Jockey: Frankie Pennington
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Colonial Downs on September 3 over 1106m, 10 len behind Prince Of Peace with 54kg at $16.40. Before that 3rd in a small field at Colonial Downs on July 24 over 1207m, 7 len behind Godfidence with 54kg at $2.20. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 03/09/2026 | 41 | MDN 2 | $124,822.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 54kg | 1:03.08 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $16.40 |
| 3/6 | 24/07/2026 | 29 | MDN 2 | $126,996.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54kg | 1:11.36 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $2.20 |
| 3/6 | 25/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $122,036.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54kg | 1:04.79 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
Jockey: Pedro Pena
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Comes here off a 48-day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at Monmouth Park on August 29 over 1006m, 13 len behind Game Sayayin carrying 54.5kg at $15.30. The run before that settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Monmouth Park on August 9 over 1207m, 5 len behind Johnny Hockey carrying 54.5kg at $35.60. Happy enough to avoid.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 29/08/2026 | 20 | MDN 2 | $58,488.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | Fast | Silvera Ruben | 54.5kg | 0:57.92 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $15.30 |
| 4/8 | 09/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $59,700.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Chantal Sutherland | 54.5kg | 1:12.38 | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $35.60 |
| 10/10 | 19/07/2026 | 24 | MDN 2 | $130,624.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 56kg | 1:05.94 | 7-10-10 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $118,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1106m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | 1:04.11 | 7-7-5 | 3 |
| 20.5L | $45.39 |